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Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

15 August 2023 - 23:00 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic. ...

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AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

15 August 2023 - 15:03 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly £4...

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SLC issues student finance application reminder as Clearing gets underway

SLC issues student finance application reminder as Clearing gets underway

15 August 2023 - 14:27 News Story

Student Loans Company

Ahead of the release of A-Level results on Thursday (17th), the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to app...

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Consultation launched on unlimited fines for the worst polluters

Consultation launched on unlimited fines for the worst polluters

15 August 2023 - 14:16 Press Release

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency launches eight-week consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties. ...

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Small businesses benefitting more than ever from government business, new figures reveal

Small businesses benefitting more than ever from government business, new figures reveal

15 August 2023 - 12:59 Press Release

Cabinet Office

New data released today reveals small businesses (SMEs) won a record-breaking amount of government work in 2021/22....

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CMA releases banking satisfaction survey results

CMA releases banking satisfaction survey results

15 August 2023 - 09:17 Press Release

Competition and Markets Authority

Bank scores reveal what’s out there for customers and holds providers to account during time of financial pressure...

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Do you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return this year?

Do you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return this year?

15 August 2023 - 08:57 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

Taxpayers who are unsure if they need to submit a Self Assessment tax return can use HMRC's online tool to help them wor...

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£250 million to boost NHS capacity with 900 new beds

£250 million to boost NHS capacity with 900 new beds

14 August 2023 - 23:15 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Funding aims to relieve pressures on hospitals and help cut waiting lists, one of the government’s top 5 priorities....

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Chancellor announces Tom Josephs as preferred candidate for the Budget Responsibility Committee

Chancellor announces Tom Josephs as preferred candidate for the Budget Responsibility Committee

14 August 2023 - 16:00 News Story

HM Treasury

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, today (14 August) announces his nomination of Tom Josephs for appointment as a...

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RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

14 August 2023 - 14:51 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

The Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two Quick Reaction Alert stations, where RAF fighters are c...

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Government lawyers shortlisted for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023

Government lawyers shortlisted for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023

14 August 2023 - 14:26 News Story

Government Legal Department

GLD’s Commercial Law Group and senior government lawyer Kavita Roy have been shortlisted. ...

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Headcorn man’s jail term for illegal waste business

Headcorn man’s jail term for illegal waste business

14 August 2023 - 13:54 Press Release

Environment Agency

Erith site closed by court order over fire and flood concerns ...

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TRA opens exemption review for UK importer of bicycle parts

TRA opens exemption review for UK importer of bicycle parts

14 August 2023 - 12:53 News Story

Trade Remedies Authority

The TRA has begun reviewing an application from a UK importer to be exempted from an anti-dumping duty on certain bicycl...

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Recruitment for Scientific Officer - Antimicrobial Resistance Team

Recruitment for Scientific Officer - Antimicrobial Resistance Team

14 August 2023 - 11:52 News Story

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Vacancy for a permanent Scientific Officer in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Team....

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Ofsted warns against use of unregistered children’s homes

Ofsted warns against use of unregistered children’s homes

14 August 2023 - 08:30 Press Release

Ofsted

Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation o...

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One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

13 August 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

British businesses will be able to access new advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emiss...

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Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

13 August 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

More opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU through commercial and recreational fi...

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New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit

New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit

13 August 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

Government seeks views on adding pack inserts to tobacco products to encourage smokers to quit....

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More than 100 investors confirmed for summit in Northern Ireland

More than 100 investors confirmed for summit in Northern Ireland

13 August 2023 - 09:19 News Story

Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland’s innovative businesses will be showcased to more than 100 global investors at the Northern Ireland Inv...

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UK health secretary steps in to offer long-term waiting list support in Wales and Scotland

UK health secretary steps in to offer long-term waiting list support in Wales and Scotland

12 August 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department of Health and Social Care

The UK Health and Social Care Secretary has invited the devolved administration for talks to discuss lessons learnt and ...

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New building requirements for separate male and female toilets

New building requirements for separate male and female toilets

12 August 2023 - 23:01 News Story

Closed organisation: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Government confirms measures to reverse the rise of gender-neutral toilets as part of wider efforts to protect single se...

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Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

12 August 2023 - 09:57 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and Plant Health Agency confir...

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Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard-to-reach households save on bills

Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard-to-reach households save on bills

11 August 2023 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Households across the country will benefit from specialist face-to-face advice on how to make their home more energy eff...

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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

11 August 2023 - 18:43 Press Release

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement supporting diplomatic efforts advocated by the Second Extraordinary Summit on the Political Situation in Niger...

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Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement in the Cluster 3 ses...

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Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement during the Cluster 2...

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Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Non-Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave the UK statement at the Cluster 1 s...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Norway, on behalf of Austria, the UK, Norway and Mexico gave a statement at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Stephen Lillie, FCDO Defence and International Security Director, spoke at the opening of the first Preparatory Committe...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

11 August 2023 - 18:29 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK Ambassador to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna spoke at the First Preparatory Committ...

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